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heavy

[hev-ee] / ˈhɛv i /






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Traffic will be heavy on the Westside due to an influx of fan events and peak beach traffic.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

They figured 3 solid ounces per foot, but sand is a little heavy, and he’s sitting in a bathing suit.

From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026

However, the company ended the fiscal year with $23.69 billion in negative free cash flow due to heavy spending on AI infrastructure.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

His two metaphorical ships carry a heavy cargo of intellectual freight.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

Shame spread over Gingersnipes, the feeling as heavy as an iron cloak.

From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman




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